Fence standard



Nov. 8, 1927.. 1,648,085

a. D. WATSON FENCE STANDARD Filed May 10. 1926 Patented Nov. 8, 192?.

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GEORGE DAVID WATSON, OF LITHGOW, NEW? SOUTH VIALES, AUSTRALIA, ASSIGNOR TO CORKSCBEW STEEL FENCES LTD, 0F SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, A COMPANY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA.

FENCE STANDARD.

Application filed May), 1926, Serial No. 108,113, and in Australia September 21, 1925.

lhis invention relates to fence standards, of the type which consists of a metal bar helically twisted throughout its entire length and of a cross section such that the two edges are made thicker than the central portion on both faces of the bar.

A helically twisted metal fence standard has already been proposed, the bottom end of which is pointed so that it may be bored into the ground without the aid of great pressure.

According to the present invention the fencing standard consists in a metal bar having a relatively thin web and heavy and integral marginal reinforcing flanges, helically twisted throughout its entire length flattened at one end and sharpened at the other and provided where necessary with means for the reception of fencing wire.

In the accompanying drawings which illustrate a standard constructed according to this invention Figure 1, is a. perspective view of the standard,

Figure 2, is a cross section of same, and

Figure 3, is a fragmentary perspective view of a slightly modified form of means for fastening fencing rods to the standard.

The standards 4 in the drawings are formed of metal bars having H or I cross section as illustrated in Figure 2. The bars are twisted into the form shown and the lower end is pointed as at 5 to enable it to enter the ground easily while a short flat section as at 6 is left at the top. Holes 7 are provided Where necessary for the reception of the Wires and a slot 8 is formed in the top of the standard.

The fence wires may, if desired, be attached as shown at 12 in Figure 3 the Wire being lashed to the standard 4 the adjacent turns of which maintain it in position.

7 Although the section of the standard has been referred to and described as H or I it g It should be appreciated that the reinforcing marginal flanges consist in not only in creasing the durability of the standard but facilitate the mounting of the standard in the bearing by increasing the rigidity of the standard without in any manner interfering with the embedding of the standard. Moreover the adjacent turns of the standard at the points 12 where the wire is lashed form substantial recesses and the thickened marginal portion presents a smooth incutting surface which reduces/the possibility of the breakage of the wire as well as the lashes.

I claim:

A fencing standard consisting of a metal bar having a relatively thin web and heavy integral reinforcing flanges along opposite marginal edges, and helically twisted throughout its entire length and flattened at one end and sharpened at the other, the upper end of the web being provided with a wire receiving slot, and the bar being provided with means throughout the length thereof for the reception of fencing wires.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed by signature.

GEORGE DAVID WATSON. 

